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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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